Art : Investment : Architecture

Thrift Radiates Happiness was open between Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th March 2013 Thrift Radiates Happiness was the first contemporary arts exhibition to be held at the Municipal Bank in central Birmingham, UK.One of Birmingham’s most historic landmark buildings opened its doors to the public for the first time in ten years when it played host to a captivating four day contemporary arts exposition.

From 14-17 March 2013 the former Grade II listed Municipal Bank on Broad Street showcased a creative programme of drawings, images, sound and light, video and sound from local, national and international artists.

The title of the exhibition was Thrift Radiates Happiness. The line was taken from an inscription found carved across a main beam within the building. All the art projects featured were appropriately focus on finance and investment.

The showcase event was the result of an arts and business collaboration between Birmingham based gallery TROVE, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Birmingham Architectural Association (BAA), Birmingham City Council and global architect practice Aedas.Entrance to the exhibition was free thanks to funding awarded by The Arts Council, RIBA and Aedas.